Robert L Karol

Neuropsychosocial Intervention

The Practical Treatment of Severe Behavioral Dyscontrol After Acquired Brain Injury

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Produktbeschreibung

T his book outlines the nature and significance of behavioral dyscontrol, explains aggression, and details the neuropsychosocial treatment approach and the principles on which it is based. Providing numerous case vignettes, it demonstrates that even persons with brain injury who have severe behavioral problems can succeed with amazing results. With dedication and the proven techniques described in Neuropsychosocial Intervention, you too can help them reach their maximum potential.

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Taking an integrated approach to behavioral dyscontrol intervention that includes treatment philosophy and concrete application, this book describes an innovative, clinically proven methodology based on over 20 years of clinical work with persons with brain injury. This book outlines the nature and significance of behavioral dyscontrol, explains aggression, and details the neuropsychosocial treatment approach. Providing numerous case vignettes and detailed treatment plans for 18 target behaviors, it demonstrates that even persons with brain injury who have severe behavioral problems can succeed with amazing results.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Juni 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 242mm x 164mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 490g
• ISBN-13: 9780849312441
• ISBN-10: 0849312442
• Artikelnr.: 22285070

Autorenporträt

Robert L. Karol

Inhaltsangabe

Neuropsychosocial intervention is an innovative and clinically proven
treatment approach to severe behavioral problems that can affect persons
with acquired brain injury. This book outlines the nature and significance
of behavioral dyscontrol, explains aggression, and details the
neuropsychosocial treatment approach and the principles on which it is
based. It includes detailed behavioral treatment plans for 18 target
behaviors and includes a review of medication management. The book also
presents a discussion of community placement and living situations that
facilitate success for the person with brain injury. With numerous case
vignettes, it shows how this novel alternative to traditional treatment
approaches may help keep survivors out of institutions and jails.